Final Exam Guidelines - Second Half Course

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What percent of the grade is assigned to the Primary Source analysis?

  • 30% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 50%
  • 20%

Students are allowed to consult others while taking the exam.

False (B)

What is the main focus of Part 4 of the exam?

Essay writing from a choice of two topics.

In analyzing a primary source, students should address its meaning and _____ in the historical context.

<p>significance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the exam part with its proportion of the total grade:

<p>Part 1 = 0% Part 2 = 20% Part 3 = 30% Part 4 = 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which question relates to the significance and meaning of the U.S. Constitution?

<p>In what ways did the U.S. Constitution support the ideas of the Revolution? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The best essays demonstrate knowledge of course material and support a clear stand.

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What key question should students address when analyzing a primary source?

<p>What is the significance of this primary source in the context of this course?</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final submission deadline for the exam?

<p>Dec 14, 10:30 am (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students are allowed to use online resources during the exam.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the exam period allotted for writing the exam?

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Academic dishonesty will result in failing the entire ______.

<p>course</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following directions with their actions required:

<p>Open course CANVAS page = Access the exam link Click on Turnitin Final link = Ready to write the exam Email your TA = Technical difficulties Delete instructions before submitting = Only include answers in final submission</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is strictly prohibited during the exam?

<p>Consulting with other students (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students have a 30-minute cushion to submit their exam after the time limit.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should students do with the instructions and questions before submission?

<p>Delete them</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the main difference between Jacksonian democracy and republicanism?

<p>Jacksonian democracy emphasized the common man's participation in government. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Constitution supported the abolition of slavery from the outset.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the two new political parties that emerged during the second party system?

<p>The Democrats and the Whigs</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ was a compromise that attempted to balance slave and free states in the Union.

<p>Missouri Compromise</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the ideology with its description:

<p>Proslavery Ideology = Justified the institution of slavery using economic and social arguments. Moral Antislavery = Argued against slavery on ethical grounds. Political Antislavery = Focused on legislative changes to limit the spread of slavery. Radical Reconstruction = Involved significant changes in the South, aimed at protecting the rights of freedmen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Civil War was primarily fought over economic differences between the North and South.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary causes of the Civil War?

<p>The issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reconstruction is often characterized as both ______ and ______, reflecting its complex nature.

<p>radical, conservative</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Comprehensive Final Exam

Covers all course material from the entire semester, not just recent topics.

Timed Remote Exam

A final exam administered online with a set time limit.

150-minute time limit

The allotted time for the final exam.

Academic Dishonesty

Cheating, plagiarism, or any unethical practice.

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Turnitin Assignment

The online platform used for submitting the final exam.

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Canvas Page

Online learning platform used for course management.

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Primary Source Analysis

Evaluation of historical documents to understand past events.

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Note-Taking

Writing down key information during lectures or discussions for review.

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Primary Source Analysis (Part 3)

A short essay analyzing the meaning and significance of a primary historical source.

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Interpretations (Part 2)

Writing short answers interpreting quotes or documents.

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American Revolution Significance

Analyzing the ideas, radical aspects, and conservative aspects of the American Revolution.

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Colonial Tensions (Midterm Study Question 1)

Examining the reasons for conflict between American colonies, their manifestations, and consequences.

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Constitution's Relation to Revolution (Midterm Study Question 3)

Examining how the US Constitution reflects and supports ideas from the American Revolution.

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Essay (Part 4)

A long-form writing piece based on provided choices and course materials.

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Primary Source

An original document or artifact from a specific time period.

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Constitution and Revolution

The Constitution, while ostensibly built on the principles of the American Revolution, also contained contradictions regarding the ideals of liberty and equality for all citizens.

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Slavery in the Constitution

The Constitution contained provisions that protected and perpetuated slavery, though the word itself was not used.

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Jacksonian Democracy vs. Republicanism

Jacksonian democracy differed from republican ideals, evolving towards a more populist and less virtuous approach to governance.

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Sectionalism's Rise

North and South developed distinct societies shaped by economic and social factors, exacerbated by varying perspectives on slavery.

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Proslavery Ideology

Justification for slavery based on economic or moral arguments; an ideology created to defend the institution.

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Civil War Causation

The Civil War resulted from a multitude of factors, including sectionalism, economic differences, states' rights, and most fundamentally, the issue of slavery

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Reconstruction Era

The contested period following the Civil War to rebuild the South and address the rights of formerly enslaved people.

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Land Disputes and American History

Control and distribution of land played a critical role in conflicts between settlers, native Americans, and the government, shaping national development drastically.

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Study Notes

Final Exam Information

  • The final exam is comprehensive, covering the second half of the course.
  • Primary source analysis and essay questions will be included.
  • The exam will cover all course material, including lectures, discussions, and readings.
  • The exam is a timed, remote exam held between Dec 12-14, 8 am - 10:30 am
  • The exam is 150 minutes long, with a 30-minute cushion for submission.
  • Students can access notes during the exam but cannot use online resources or discuss the exam with others.
  • Any AI use is prohibited.
  • Students must submit their exam via the Turnitin link on Canvas.
  • Students should not open the Turnitin link until they are ready to start.
  • Students must save the exam as "Your Surname Final".
  • Delete the instructions after writing and submitting.
  • Email TA if technical difficulties arise, including answers as an attachment and in the email body.

Exam Structure

  • Part 1: Certification of Academic Honesty: Requires students to certify they followed the academic honesty standards for the exam.
  • Part 2: Interpretations: Students choose two short answer questions about given quotations, addressing what they mean, why they were expressed, and the historical significance.
  • Part 3: Primary Source Analysis: Students analyze a short primary source provided related to the course.
  • Part 4: Essay: One essay question from a choice of two will be answered, including relevant coursework.

Review Questions (Second Half of Semester)

  • Jacksonian Democracy: How did it differ from republicanism? What were the characteristics of the two political parties?
  • Sectionalism: How and why did the North and South become distinct?
  • Civil War: Examine whether the Civil War was a Second American Revolution. What were the causes? How did war aims change over time? What role did emancipation play?
  • Reconstruction: Analyze the nature and outcomes of Reconstruction.
  • Land: Explore the role of land disputes in American history, including Native American history, the Mexican-American War and land redistribution in the South.
  • The Vote: Examine how the right to vote changed over the exam period including who fought for it and challenges.
  • Diverse Historical Actors: Understand the experiences of Native Americans, whites, and African Americans, considering both elites and ordinary people.

Key Course Concepts (Midterm and Beyond)

  • Missouri Compromise
  • Market Revolution
  • Lowell Mills
  • Tecumseh
  • Worcester v. Georgia
  • Harriet Jacobs
  • President Andrew Jackson
  • Whigs
  • Nat Turner's Revolt
  • Herrenvolk Democracy
  • Nativism
  • Temperance
  • Separate Spheres
  • Cult of Domesticity
  • Compromise of 1850
  • Popular Sovereignty
  • Fugitive Slave Act (1850)
  • Bleeding Kansas, and other concepts

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